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The newly appointed Motorway Police Commander has set his sights on the expected increase in traffic flow on the highways of the country under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Dr Syed Kaleem Imam took charge of the National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP)last week.

A decorated police officer, Dr Imam is a PhD in Politics and International Relations, with an LLM in Human Rights Law from the UK.

He served as an SSP in Sibi, Nasirabad, Quetta and Islamabad, Immigration FIA, CSO to PM, and director of the National Police Bureau. He has also served as the IG Islamabad Police and the Police Commissioner in Darfur Sudan. He has been conferred with three UN peace medals, Quaid-e- Azam Police Medals, President Police Medals and Tamagha-i- Imtiaz.

While appreciating the work done by the force and his predecessors, Dr Imam in a statement highlighted that in view of ever growing traffic flow, new modern road network and routes under CPEC requires a major expansion in Motorway Police’s human resource and physical assets apart from construction of the new configurations, development of a well-thought strategy to scientifically overcome the upcoming challenges.

Outlining his policies for the force, he stated that the Motorway Police needs to sustain prevailing best practices apart from improving its procedures to meet emerging challenges.

The third leg of the strategy would be to continue its tradition of service to the people along with firm enforcement of traffic laws.

“Let our performance and life be a proof that we love the country,” he concluded.

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Author :Mr Hamza Orakzai
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Regime and the middle income trap

The business in South-Asia has a tremendous potential but security remains a key issue. With the development of the
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, the stakes in the South-Asia and greater Asia are rising. They say, the US has the "Military" and "Money" but
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has the "Money" and "Military". You can't mess with China because that's where the long term interests are. You can't fight forever.

Pakistan, the front-runner in the development of the Belt and Road initiative, is an important stakeholder in the South-Asian region. According to a study conducted by the Harvard Kennedy School, Pakistan is going to be the second fastest growing economy, in terms of economic complexity, for the coming decade in Asia due to increased cooperation under
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initiative.

If there is a time to ponder over our business and political strategies, it's now. With China's increased cooperation, we need to understand the Chinese culture and complexity of their economy. Haters would argue that why should Pakistanis learn their culture. The problem is, they are learning ours. Then there is the "East-India Company" argument. My advice: Compare the size of British economy and sub continent's economy in history with #CPEC partners. Marshal plan versus OBOR is a better argument to make. Details, some other time.

Chinese GDP is phenomenal, a whopping $11 trillion, and their economy, aggressive - producing 2.5x Pakistan's
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out of thin air every year. Pakistan has its own problems; nothing which can't be solved. The cooperation under CPEC? Well, extraordinary! Let's stay resilient because that's what we are truly proud of. For a common man, let's dream big. Why not African markets?

So what's important for businesses? The list can become a book, common in any emerging economy, but let's attempt to broadly define the areas which deserve a mention. Highlight: Let's jump beyond CPEC and underscore the importance of what's coming. The winter isn't, for now, but the middle-income trap: it might be sooner than we thought.

First things first. Economics should be apolitical. Second, both public and private sector should conduct research on structural problems and immediately update the current governance system. Third, install one-window platforms for major initiatives and shifts. Fourth, view and incorporate emerging technologies as strategic assets of the economy. Fifth, opt for hybrid trade barriers with conventional and modern techniques.

We can have discussions at lengths about the reforms, priorities, public-private linkages and cost of business; but what lies at the heart of everything is education and technical training. All the developing economies with large population base, especially countries with the young ones as a majority, shall grow eventually; however, it's the middle-income trap which can limit future growth for decades.

In Pakistan, businesses should spend money on training their human resources. The government should allocate major resources to education and technical training. Pakistanis should incorporate technology in their lives. There are bright days ahead. Let not our history define our future trajectory: This time we are on the right side. Will we remain so? Please answer.

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